The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to demonstrate at the end of each grade or course in English, mathematics, science, history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health/physical education and driver education. Standards of Learning ensure that students across the state are taught the same content at nearly the same time. Cumulative, annual assessments – SOL tests and alternative assessments – provide information on individual student achievement. For additional information on testing, accommodations, or score reports please contact your school's School Test Coordinator.

Parents/Guardians can find assessment resources on VDOE's webpage.

The SOL tests contain multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items (TEI), such as drag and drop, single response, and a variety of other test items types.  The IRW Component of the Reading SOL contains a non-fiction reading passage, 5-6 multiple choice/TEI items, and a writing prompt. All SOL tests are untimed and students are permitted to work until the end of the school day.